20 Jul 1920
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1920
Page
1
Chicago brokers report wheat prices easing to about 2.57 as weather over the next two weeks likely to determine crop outcomes. Northwest conditions and British demand influence sentiment, with traders watching receipts and futures as corn remains pressured by high temperatures and shifting exchange rates.
Expert after inspection reports Turkey Red as the coming wheat for West Umatilla County. Professor Hyne Lop of O A C notes favorable results on fields of Shumway & Krawe, C A Moll, and George Coppinger. Seed wheat showed early maturity, even head formation, and good quality, with plans for continued tests by Hyalop and county agent Bennion.
At a two hour conference in Columbus the Democratic campaign chair for Cox was announced as Moore, with White of Marietta likely to run if a special campaign committee is created. A fund exceeding 4500 dollars is to be raised, and for the first time women share equal footing on the committee with men from each state and territory.
Greensboro dispatch reports a machine gun unit from North Carolina National Guard opened fire on the Graham county jail last night. One man was killed and another wounded as guardsmen fired into a crowd in the dark while a mob protested the jail attack. Governor Blakemore ordered an investigation and escort to Graham for possible prisoner escape plans.
Americans dominate the Devise Cup events with Wilham M. Jolneon and Wien oP TH en earning spots to challenge Australians for the bry phy and the championship. Johnston and TH. don win the doubles, while Hgtinh experts in the field claim the best play seen in the country.
Frank J. Marshall of New York, the United States chess champion, retained the lead in the veterans tournament at Atlantic City by defeating T. Harp of Pennsylvania in the ninth round.
London reports a major explosion at a former German military site near Surre caused by aerial bombs from a rocket ignition. Inhabitants flee as shells explode and a large blast impacts a railway yard. No large number of casualties yet reported.
Henry Teal of Portland secured the state highway bond award totaling 1.5 million dollars with a bid of 1.043 million. He was the third highest bidder after the previous award by the commission. Weather today cooler with a 34 degree reading, 47 as the minimum and a 29.50 barometer, notes Major Lee Moorhouse weather observer.
Shamrock leads Resolute by yards after the first leg with Shamrock easing ahead by three minutes in elapsed time. The breeze and tide challenge the two yachts as they race toward the finish marking a tense, close contest for Anpetica’s cup.
Oakland July 20 Ten carpenters were hurt when an elevator in a new building dropped three floors. Five were taken to hospitals while the others were only shaken up. None injuries were serious and all are reported stable.
Erie July 20. The final plane to leave the second leg of the New York Nome flight hopped off this afternoon at 2 p.m. The other three followed shortly afterwards.
A slight tremor was felt at 6 this morning near Altadena in Los Angeles County. No damage was reported and no injuries occurred.
A mob stormed the Gratia county jail early today, killing one inmate and wounding two others. A woman identified as Mrs A A Thiddle was confined during the incident.
Western Republicans from Washington Oregon Idaho Nevada California and Arizona gathered at the newly opened Falace Hotel headquarters to discuss the political situation and map their campaign. Attendees include Guy E. Kelley and Perry Niles of Washington amid a major gathering of western state leaders ahead of the Chicago convention.
Mireles announces sale of 100000000 feet of white pine borbor on a tract five miles from Metaling, Washington, for about 250000 dollars. Obie Mately Company reports timber purchased from eastern buyers, with three sawmills to be erected soon. Pred Shore, the company general manager, confirmed details.
San Diego California July 30 Jack Johnson fugitive crosses the international boundary and is arrested on a white slavery charge by Sheriff Cline of Los Angeles County as he steps onto U S soil. He faces arraignment this afternoon with bail arranged. Chicago July 20 Johnson to be turned over to U S marshal at Fort Leavenworth. office of District Attorney Clyne says no relation to Johnson beyond transfer. San Diego July 24 Johnson, former heavyweight champion and eight-year fugitive, crosses from Lower California and is immediately arrested by a U S deputy marshal.
July 20. Authorities report Moser Gibbon, alleged murderer of Roy Trapp of Fullerton, confessed to multiple crimes and provided details linking to other incidents. The suspect also claimed to have killed K. Revie of Laiton, Louisiana, 106 years ago.
Washington July 20 A Pia reporting retail food prices continue to rise. A survey of the food budget for June by the department of labor shows a year to year increase of about 8 percent from May 18 to June 15. The rise is linked to higher costs across major staples and consumer items.
A minister and GOP hopeful, Reverend Ch Yo Kvato of Kengoun, faces disqualification in a contested race. The suit challenges Keele hobbit Hon Cinereseman AL J Voletend, with references to a defeat by Acale de Che Gethin in June and lingering questions about candidacy and party designation.
The United States railway labor board ordered wage increases totaling about $600 million annually for 1.5 million railroad workers. Increases range from 7 to 15 cents an hour for heavy labor and up to 66 percent for certain grades, with various job categories receiving adjustments. The decision, effective May 1, faces possible strike action as unions confer on whether to accept.
Fragmented OCR text reports a discussion on funding education and development costs. mentions national finance and education of Japanese, with unclear references to authorities and locations. The readable parts suggest debate over whether support includes scholarships or echoes in American territory.
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